June is Downtown Lafayette’s Month of Giving

Downtown Lafayette Unlimited has supported the revitalization of Downtown Lafayette for 37 years. Now we need your support so we can continue to bring our community together in Downtown and build a stronger city center for all of Lafayette.

There are four main ways you can give back to Downtown Lafayette Unlimited:

The June Month of Giving is your opportunity to give back to DLU

For the month of June, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited is launching a multi-pronged campaign in efforts to ensure our organization can continue its mission post-pandemic. DLU was established in 1983 as a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to support the businesses and organizations of Downtown Lafayette. We do this through programming that brings people together in Downtown. Learn more about Downtown Lafayette Unlimited.

With large-scale events put on hold, we want to encourage the community to give to Downtown Lafayette so that we can continue our mission in new ways. Our events have become virtual, but we are still working to bring folks to Downtown busineses through campaigns like the Downtown Chicken Sandwich Snackdown.

Want to know how DLU has been giving back during the COVID-19 pandemic? Read DLU Director Maureen Dugas Foster’s blog post on how DLU has been helping our community to connect socially, while being physically apart. Or read the April 2020 Downtowner newsletter.

Four Ways to Give Back

There are four main ways you can help and support DLU during the month of June.

1. Donate to DLU

By making a one-time donation to DLU you can ensure that our organization can continue to support the Downtown district of Lafayette. Those who donate will be rewarded with recognition on our website and Downtown branded gear that you can wear to show your support for Downtown Lafayette. We have six different donation tiers for any level of contribution.

2. Become a Member

The 200+ members of DLU make up the strongest part of our community. Our members are Downtown’s biggest advocates and the champions of the district. If you love Downtown and want to support the district year-round, plus get access to special perks and events then you should become a member today.

3. Participate in the Downtown Chicken Sandwich Snackdown

The Downtown Chicken Sandwich Snackdown is a competition between over a dozen Downtown restaurants to determine who will be named the “Chicken Sandwich Champion of Downtown.” The competition will feature a different chicken sandwich from each establishment and awards for People’s Choice, Judge’s Pick, and Best Seller. And the best part is that each restaurant will donate $1 to DLU for each sandwich sold!

4. Show Your Love For Downtown

Share your story using the #iamdowntown hashtag

A strong Downtown is key to having a strong community and we need your support now more than ever. The easiest way you can support Downtown Lafayette Unlimited is by sharing your love for the district and the work we do. Do you have memories of good times at Downtown Alive!, ArtWalk, the Merry & Bright Christmas in Downtown, or any of our other events? Share your memories and pictures on social media using the #iamdowntown hashtag and urge your friends and family to donate, become a member, or participate in the Downtown Snackdown.

Downtown PORCHraits

Photographer LeeAnn Stephan will be taking a series of portraits of Downtown businesses and residents as part of her COVID-19 PORCHrait series. We will be sharing these scenes of the community on the Downtown Lafayette blog.